Lichenification L85.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Lichenisation; Lichénisation; Neurodermatitis

Definition
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Circumscribed, extensive, sometimes bulging thickening of the skin and coarsening of the surface fields of the skin with reduction of elasticity and deepening of the skin furrows.

Etiopathogenesis
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For chronic eczema of different aetiology, e.g. atopic eczema, lichen simplex chronicus, toxic contact dermatitis. Also in case of repeated physical or chemical traumas of the skin.

Histology
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Therapy
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Treatment of the underlying disease.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020